The third time could be the charm for Arlington County, which is applying for federal funding to improve cycling and walking connections around Arlington National Cemetery. On Saturday, the Arlington County Board is scheduled to review the county's third application for funding from the Rebuilding American Infrastructure with Sustainability and Equity (RAISE) Program. The money
Arlington County is applying for $15 million in federal funding to improve cycling and walking connections around Arlington National Cemetery. The money would
January 26, 2021 at 10:45am
The County Board approved safety improvements for pedestrians and cyclists on Columbia Pike over Four Mile Run, as well as other changes, during its regular meeting on Saturday.
The approved $1 million Four Mile Run bridge project includes widening the northern sidewalk next to westbound traffic from five feet to 10 feet and narrowing the traffic lanes. Lighting will also be added to the northern side of the bridge.
Sturdy guardrails will be installed at the approaches to the bridge, but not on the bridge, county transportation spokesman Eric Balliet previously told ARLnow. The expanded sidewalk will remain 9 inches above street level, to help protect pedestrians.